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The mission of the Middle Eastern Writers Committee is to boost visibility and employment of Middle Eastern writers within the film and television industry, while celebrating and promoting accurate portrayals of Middle Eastern characters in all areas of media. We also serve as an expert resource for productions on issues related to the vast and diverse Middle Eastern community in the United States and abroad.

Established in 2020.

Co-chairs: Paiman Kalayeh, Sahar Jahani
Vice Chair: Ursula Taherian​​​​​​​
Staff Liaison: Waffa Abu-Hajar
Department Email: Inclusion and Equity Department